Common use of Request for Custom Material Clause in Contracts

Request for Custom Material. (a) From time to time, the Owner may have requirements for custom Software (including, but not limited to, development of identified features or modifications to Software or Software Enhancements) or custom development of Equipment (including, but not limited to, development of identified features or modifications to Equipment or Equipment Enhancements) to be provided by the Vendor under this Contract (the "Custom Material"). If the Owner has a requirement for Custom Material that is a specific enhancement or modification of a previously licensed feature or of previously purchased Products, the Owner will identify to the Vendor in writing a summary of any such proposed development of Custom Material. Such summary will provide a description of any proposed Custom Material sufficient to enable the Vendor to determine the general demand for, and its plans, if any, to develop the same or similar Products. The Vendor will respond to such summary within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof and indicate if it has the ability to fulfill a subsequent Request for Proposal ("RFP") from the Owner for such development of Custom Material. The Owner acknowledges that the Vendor will have no obligation to develop any proprietary materials for Owner.